Senior Leader, Risk Assurance

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Leader, Risk Assurance to join its Adelaide-based Risk Division. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape and deliver a comprehensive Line 2 assurance framework, driving best practice across all material risk classes. You will develop and implement strategies to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management, while fostering a culture of learning and improvement.

The organisation supports professional growth through ongoing training, flexible working arrangements and generous pension contributions. If you are passionate about governance and risk assurance, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and embed a robust Line 2 assurance framework that supports effective risk management across all business areas.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Senior Risk Assurance Specialists, promoting knowledge sharing and capability uplift.
• Deliver an annual risk-based assurance plan covering financial and non-financial risks.
• Coach team members in assurance methodologies, fostering continual improvement.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, issue management and other assurance matters.
• Report insights and recommendations to senior management and board committees.
• Work with risk domain owners to address key risks and ensure adequate resourcing.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Line 1 Risk & Compliance to align assurance plans.
• Use data analytics and integrated approaches to improve assurance reviews.
• Represent the Line 2 Risk Assurance function in internal and external forums.

What you bring:

• Ten years’ experience in internal audit or risk assurance, with at least five in leadership within financial services or other regulated industries.
• Applied knowledge of assurance practices including risk profiling, control assessment and internal auditing standards.
• Proven ability to achieve high-quality outcomes in assurance or audit functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business or related disciplines, with professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CPA or equivalent.
• Experience working with executive leaders and specialists across business units.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and exceeding compliance requirements.

What's next:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with an organisation committed to excellence in risk assurance, apply now.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Flo Campagne on 08 8216 3506 for a confidential discussion.